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Disable themes

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Hi, I would like to disable themes installation on Firefox ESR but I haven't seen anything on about:config

Someone could help me ?

Could we block this option with GPO ?

Thanks.

Hi, I would like to disable themes installation on Firefox ESR but I haven't seen anything on about:config Someone could help me ? Could we block this option with GPO ? Thanks.

Chosen solution

Try to lock some theme prefs via an autoconfig.cfg file.


// first line is a comment line
lockPref("lightweightThemes.usedThemes","[]");
lockPref("lightweightThemes.selectedThemeID", "default-theme@mozilla.org");
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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open the Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

On the left side of the page, select Appearance. Then select Default.

Now restart Firefox.


Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 31.0.0.148

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

firefox will always have a standard theme installed to run it's browser so what is the issue with the themes?

Chosen Solution

Try to lock some theme prefs via an autoconfig.cfg file.


// first line is a comment line
lockPref("lightweightThemes.usedThemes","[]");
lockPref("lightweightThemes.selectedThemeID", "default-theme@mozilla.org");

Hi cor-el, It seems a good idea.

I test it.

Thanks.

Hi cor-el, Thank you very much ! It works great.